News articles tagged with 'oesophagitis'
Subtle mutations in immune gene may increase risk for asthma
— 1 Jul 2010 11:20 | HealthA gene that encodes a protein responsible for determining whether certain immune cells live or die shows subtle differences in some people with asthma, a team led by Johns Hopkins researchers…
Gene site found for children's food allergy
— 17 Mar 2010 14:42 | HealthPaediatrics researchers have identified the first major gene location responsible for a severe, often painful type of food allergy called eosinophilic oesophagitis (EoE). In this disease,…
Why does percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy fail to eliminate gastrooesophageal reflux?
— 9 Dec 2009 11:22 | HealthGastrooesophageal reflux (GER) is a common problem in mechanically ventilated patients and contributes to the development of oesophageal mucosal injury and even erosive oesophagitis.…
Study of concurrent radiotherapy, chemotherapy shows promise in small cell lung cancer
— 4 Nov 2009 11:56 | HealthTreating limited stage small cell lung cancer(LSCL) with a combination of accelerated high-dose radiotherapy and chemotherapy has shown encouraging results, opening the door to larger…
Characteristic pathological findings in reflux oesophagitis
— 11 Aug 2009 09:20 | HealthRecently, the number of patients with GERD has increased in Japan. However, there have been few reports about the pathological findings in the oesophageal squamous epithelium, and there…
The difference in reflux oesophagitis between African-Americans and non-Hispanic whites
— 25 Jun 2009 09:41 | HealthThere is minimal data evaluating the prevalence of GERD complications in any United States general population, other than non-Hispanic whites. Presently, it is thought that such complications…
Chronic diarrhoea unresponsive to conventional medication: Are you taking lansoprazole?
— 14 May 2009 10:19 | HealthLansoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor which powerfully suppresses gastric acid production and is widely prescribed for chronic use in gastroesophageal reflux disease. Lansoprazole…
Is esomeprazole the best choice for reflux oesophagitis patients?
— 3 Mar 2009 16:10 | HealthIn patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), esomeprazole, has demonstrated pharmacological and clinical benefits beyond those seen with the other proton pump inhibitors(…
American Gastroenterological Association releases evidence-based GERD guidelines
— 22 Oct 2008 12:30 | HealthGastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is one of the most common gastrointestinal conditions seen in GI and primary care clinics, however physicians who treat the disease primarily…
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